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To be included in Council’s community email list or to have your event included in this newsletter

please forward your contact details and/or event information to: community@carrathool.nsw.gov.au

August 2017 Official newsletter of the Carrathool Shire Council

PUBLIC EXHIBITION Draft Delivery Program 2017/18 – 2020/21

Notice is given, that in accordance with section 404 of the Local Government

Act 1993, Council has developed its Draft Delivery Program 2017/18 – 2020/21.

The Draft Delivery Program details the activities to be undertaken in the next

financial year, including the detailed financial projections for 2017-2021.

Residents are encouraged to inspect the program which will be available at the

following locations from Monday 21 August 2017:

Council’s website: www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au

Council Chambers, Stipa Street, Goolgowi

Hillston District Office, 139-145 High Street Hillston

WG Parker Memorial Library, 175 High Street Hillston

Merriwagga Post Office, Charney Street, Merriwagga

Rankins Springs Post Office,18 Boomerang Street, Rankins Springs

Carrathool Public School, Glover Street, Carrathool.

Written submissions on the Draft Delivery Program, addressed to the

General Manager, will be received until 4.15 pm Monday 18 September 2017,

for consideration at the Council Meeting to be held Tuesday 19 September 2017.

As the one of the local school bus drivers, I would like to

say a huge thank you for the courtesy and consideration

to the outdoor staff who are working on the Melbergen

Rd. Thank you to the grader driver and roller driver for

making it easier for us to get passed without hassles and

the truck drivers who slow down or stop for us to go by...

Robyn Clark, Yoolaroi Bus Driver, Waides Bus Service

Well done to all the outdoor Goolgowi Staff Members.

COMMUNITY APPRECIATION From time to time Council receives feedback from our community. All types of

feedback is appreciated as it allows Council to recognise staff members for their efforts

or lets us know where we can provide better community service.

CARRATHOOL SHIRE COUNCIL

NAMED FINALIST IN THE

2017 SAM SAMRA AWARD The General Manager, Joanne Treacy is proud to

announce that Carrathool Shire Council have been named

a finalist in the 2017 inaugural Sam Samra Award in the

category of Water Supply Services - Small Local Water

Utilities (LWU).

This award recognises improvements in best practice

service delivery by LWUs, finalists are selected

following an assessment of performance data from the

NSW Water Supply and Sewerage Performance

Monitoring Report and the NSW Water Supply and

Sewerage Benchmarking Report.

SUCCESSFUL FUNDING Council have been successful for funding under the NSW

Government’s Innovation Program - Round 2.

Better Customer Service by Better Communication

Systems (BCSxBCS) ~ $17,808 Implementing new technology to improve connectivity

and staff capacity to deliver services.

Western Riverina Regional Information Technology

Strategy ~ $261,600 Mapping and modelling of IT needs across five Councils

(Carrathool, Murrumbidgee, Narrandera, Griffith &

Leeton) to support the development and implementation

of a collaborative model for Delivery of IT services

across the region.

The Hillston Parks and

Gardens Crew were presented

a certificate from the Hillston

Lions Club in appreciation for

the work carried out at the

John Fensom Lions Explorer

Park. This was greatly

appreciated by staff. Well done to Rowan,

Tom, Jared, Jack & Glenn

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Implementation of Speed Zones At the August Council meeting a report was presented to Council regarding the implementation of two speed zone

changes. As there were no public submissions received, Council resolved to make submissions to the RMS to have

the following Speed Zone changes made:

a) Implementing a Speed Zone change on the Kidman Way south of Hillston from the current 50kph zone to the

southern end Truck Stop from 100kph to 80kph

b) Implementing a Speed Zone change on Mossgiel Road from the intersection of Oxley Avenue to the west of the

Golf club entrance from 100kph to 70 kph.

A. B.

Oxley Expedition 200th Anniversary Council considered a request from the Rankins Springs Progress Association to provide inkind support and officiate

the Oxley Expedition 200th Anniversary plaque unveiling ceremony (see page 7).

The Rankin Spring’s Progress Association have been working with the local community for the past two months on

developing an appropriate event to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Oxley, Evans and Cunningham

Lachlan Expedition which passed through the area adjacent to the current site of Rankins Springs.

The Progress Association plans to place a large rock with an information plaque attached, at the John Oxley Rest

Area on the Mid Western Highway 8 km west of Rankin Springs. The Association also plans to place a marker post

and smaller plaque at the actual traverse point of the Mid Western Highway, on the southern fence line. The marker

post and plaque will be linked to the main information plaque site via a roughly cleared foot track along the fence

line to allow visitors to view both sites.

Community Grants Scheme 2017-18 The 2017-18 round of the Community Grants Scheme was discussed at length. Council received 21 applications

from various community groups with a total value of $29,192.16. This exceeded the budgeted value of $21,500 by

$7,692.16 making the final process for Council challenging.

Council is pleased to announce that applications totalling $20,245 were successful and all applicants will be notified

of the outcome shortly.

Hillston Caravan Park Council resolved to go to open tender for the Management of the Hillston Caravan Park.

Council Meeting Venue Due to a booking error it was resolved to move the September Council Meeting from the Hillston District Office to

the Goolgowi Council Chambers commencing as normal at 10.00 am on Tuesday 19 September 2017.

MEETING MATTERS

RANKINS SPRINGS WATER SUPPLY Water Treatment Plant

Council will be contacting residents of Rankins Springs as a reminder regarding connecting to the new water supply

system. If residents wish to change their connection, from dual to single or single to dual supply, please contact Sam

Chaudhari Manager Water & Sewer on 02 6961 7600.

Council encourages residents to contact the Water & Sewer Operators in Rankins Springs on 0428 661 305 if they

have any questions regarding any issues they may have with the onsite works.

Raw Water Supply System Rankins Springs is currently experiencing dirty water due to the very low storage level at the Billings Road water

storage dam. This dam is the only source for the Rankins Springs system while Murrumbidgee Irrigation close their

channel for annual maintenance. This year Murrumbidgee Irrigation have significant asset replacement works

scheduled which are running longer than expected. Council has been advised, that channel water will resume at the

end of this month.

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ADVERTISEMENTS

SALE OF LAND FOR OVERDUE RATES Notice is hereby given to the owners of the properties listed hereunder that Carrathool Shire Council has resolved, in

pursuance of Section 713 of the Local Government Act 1993, to sell the land described hereunder and on which the amount

of rates stated in each case as at 20 June 2017 is due:

Owners or persons having an interest in the

land

(a)

Description of the Land

(b)

Amount of rates

(including extra

charges) overdue

for more than

five (5) years

(c) $

Amount of rates

(including extra

charges) due and

in arrears

(d) $

TOTAL

AMOUNT

OUTSTANDING

(e) $

ALBERT VAKA 7 Lallat St, Merriwagga

Lot 10 Sec 1 DP758673 $11,366.10 $9,026.88 $20,392.98

DEREK JOHN STERIO & JANE STERIO Official Trustee in Bankruptcy by Caveat as

regards the interest of Derek John Sterio 11 Corio St, Merriwagga

Lot 12 Sec 2 DP758673 $10,605.72 $8,476.19 $19,081.91

DOUGLAS RONALD COUGHLAN 1 Mons St, Merriwagga

Lot 7 Sec 4 DP758673 $10,127.35 $8,916.01 $19,043.36

VALERIE JEAN O'DONAVAN 6 Herriot St, Carrathool

Lot 2 Sec 9 DP758231 $8,588.27 $9,868.67 $18,456.94

MAUREEN RITITIA HEPPLEWHITE Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd

by Caveat 10 Gordon St, Carrathool

Lot 1 DP 911398 $7,737.40 $7,481.88 $15,219.28

ALEXWELLS HOLDINGS PTY LTD Commonwealth Bank of Australia by Mortgage

30 Boomerang St, Rankins Springs

Lot 1 Sec 17 DP758868 $5,235.03 $6,685.91 $11,920.94

SHAYNE ANDREW DRAYTON Commonwealth Bank of Australia by Mortgage

45 McGregor St, Hillston

Lot 15 Sec 31 DP257 $2,769.11 $7,283.28 $10,052.39

KARL WOOLSCHOT 15 Devon St, Meriwagga

Lot 5 Sec 2 DP758673 $3,337.12 $6,242.77 $9,579.89

VIRPI TAMMILEHTO 17-19 Devon St, Merriwagga

Lot 3 & Lot 4 Sec 2 DP758673 $2,600.61 $6,901.68 $9,502.29

ROSS BURTON Official Trustee in Bankruptcy by Caveat

13 Gordon St, Carrathool

Lot 6 sec 9 DP 758231 $3,038.02 $6,424.08 $9,462.10

MICHAEL BRIAN BARRETT Order of Court

3 Devon St, Merriwagga

Lot 5 Sec 5 DP758673 $337.39 $8,732.49 $9,069.88

KELLY DAVID ROBINSON McKinley Rd, Gunbar

Lot 1 DP912426 $1,352.20 $3,893.57 $5,245.77

DAVIDGRAFIK PTY LTD Commonwealth Bank of Australia by Mortgage

1 Urabba St, Rankins Springs

Lot 7 Sec 18 DP758868 $1,732.89 $3,436.00 $5,168.89

DAVIDGRAFIK PTY LTD Commonwealth Bank of Australia by Mortgage

Mount Grace Rd, Wallanthery

Lot 1 DP661671 $1,550.92 $3,541.58 $5,092.50

DAVIDGRAFIK PTY LTD Commonwealth Bank of Australia by Mortgage

3 Urabba St, Rankins Springs

Lot 8 Sec 18 DP758868 $1,632.89 $3,436.00 $5,068.89

CYRIL WRIGHT Murrumbidgee River Rd, Carrathool

Lot 6 Sec 18 DP758231 $1,350.28 $3,496.33 $4,846.61

THOMAS RUDD Murrumbidgee River Rd, Carrathool

Lot 6 Sec 27 DP758231 $1,350.28 $3,496.33 $4,846.61

JOHN WALTER HAMILTON Gunbar Rd, Gunbar

Lot 5 sec 9 DP758485 $1,350.28 $3,496.33 $4,846.61

JAMES HURST McKinley Rd, Gunbar

Lot 5 Sec 18 DP758485 $1,350.28 $3,496.33 $4,846.61

JAMES HURST McKinley Rd, Gunbar

Lot 6 Sec 18 DP758485 $1,350.28 $3,496.33 $4,846.61

EMILY MARTHA PATTERSON McKinley Rd, Gunbar

Lot 2 DP912426 $1,350.28 $3,496.33 $4,846.61

THOMAS HALLOWS Matakana Rd, Roto

Lot 4 Sec 1 DP758888 $1,376.02 $2,944.46 $4,320.48

STEPHEN JAMES TAYLOR &

THERESE TAYLOR/McCole Erigolia Rd, Erigolia

Lot 1 Sec 13 DP758391 $639.28 $3,311.12 $3,950.40

FREDERICK ASHLEY THORPE &

EBENEZER GLENCROSS-GRANT Erigolia Rd, Binya

Lot 7 DP 133723 $861.75 $2,680.80 $3,542.55

In default of payment to the Council of the amount stated above and any other rates (including extra charges) becoming

due and payable after 20 June 2017, before the time fixed for the sale, the said land will be offered for sale by public

auction on Friday 24 November 2017, at 10.00 am at Elders Rural Griffith in their Boardroom, located at 11Banna Ave

Griffith NSW 2680.

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ADVERTISEMENTS CONT...

TENDERS / QUOTATIONS

PLANT / VEHICLES FOR SALE / TRADE-IN

Tender 2018-001 - Tandem Drive Prime Mover

with Sleeper Cab (Trade - Plant 2056 Kenworth

T409 SAR 2012 with Sleeper Cab)

Tender 2018-002 - Motor Grader - ERG Class MG8

(Trade - Plant 3520 Caterpillar 140M 6WD Motor

Grader)

Plant No 2566 – 2005 – Hamlex 18m3 Tri-Axle

Trailer

Closing: 12 noon Wednesday 30 August 2017.

Plant 1293 - 11/2016 - Toyota Hiace Bus

40,000 km

Plant 1548 - 03/2017 - Holden SV6 Commodore

Ute 40,000 km

Closing: 12 noon Wednesday 6 September 2017.

Please note that Council will retain all two-way radios

Inspections may be arranged by contacting Council’s

Office or Bert Breuling, Manager Fleet and Town

Services, during normal business hours on

(02) 6965 1900 or 0429 651 348.

All tenders/quotations must be completed on an

Official Council Quotation Form and placed in a

sealed envelope clearly marked ‘Confidential Tender

or Quotation - Plant Number and Description’. This

form can be obtained from Council. All persons are

advised that it is their responsibility to ensure that their

tender/quotation is received prior to the

advertised closing date and time.

Faxed tenders/quotations will not be considered.

The highest / lowest or any tender / quotation

will not necessarily be accepted.

Joanne Treacy, General Manager PO BOX 12, GOOLGOWI NSW 2652

02 6965 1900 www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au

POSITIONS VACANT CASUAL AGED CARE FIELD OFFICER /

COMMUNITY TRANSPORT DRIVERS

Council is seeking suitably qualified and motivated individuals

for Casual Aged Care Field Officer/Community Transport

positions.

The positions key functions will be to provide care and

assistance to aged care clients and clients with a disability.

This position is based at Hillston and will be offered on a

casual basis. A minimum of 10 hours will be offered and up to

30 hours per week dependent upon requirements.

Interested people are asked to submit an application including

a resume detailing any experience and/or qualifications, a

cover letter that addresses the selection criteria and include

details of a current First Aid Certificate and a Class C driver’s

licence. Preferred applicants will need to consent to a National

Police History Check.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact HACC

Coordinator, Louise Fisk on 0427 486 577.

PLANT OPERATOR LABOURER - ISPOL083 Council is seeking a suitably qualified and motivated

individual for a Plant Operator Labourer position. This

position is based at Goolgowi.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Overseer - Southern, Willem De Meyer on 0429 900 690.

Applications close 4.00 pm on Friday, 25 August 2017.

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER - CSAO086

Council is seeking a suitably qualified and motivated

individual for an Administration Officer position. This

position is based at Goolgowi.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Director, Robert Rayner on (02) 6965 1900.

Applications close 4.00 pm on Friday, 1 September 2017.

OVERSEER - NORTHERN - ISON085

An exciting opportunity exists for an energetic and

self-motivated individual. The Overseer – Northern is a

supervisory role managing road construction and maintenance

activities based at Hillston.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Manager, Victoria Treacy on 0429 690 020.

Applications extended to 4.00 pm Friday, 8 September 2017.

Applications should be marked with the position number and

be addressed to the General Manager.

To obtain fur ther information please vis i t

www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au/council/positions-vacant

For all inquiries and booking please contact:

Council’s Ranger David Treton on 0429 690 012

This Microchipping process is funded by the NSW

Government’s Responsible Pet Ownership Grants Program.

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COMMUNITY LIAISON CORNER Stronger Country Communities Fund

The State Government has advised that

Carrathool Shire Council has been

allocated $763,517 from the Stronger

Country Communities Fund for

community infrastructure projects in the

Shire. Applications for the first round

close 13 September 2017. All applications

will need a project plan, supplier quotes

and a detailed project budget. The

Community Liaison Officer (CLO) has

commenced initial scoping works to

identify projects which will both meet the

funding guidelines, and also be able to be

confirmed as “shovel ready” at the time

applications close.

Details of the three identified projects are

included below. Community members are

encouraged to participate in the

consultation phase to support the projects.

Regional Development Australia

Committee Meeting – Carrathool Shire

Council is pleased to be hosting Regional

Development Australia Riverina’s Board

Meeting at the Council offices in Hillston

on 24 August. The Mayor and General

Manager have been invited to address the

RDA Meeting on economic development

matters relative to Carrathool Shire. It is

hoped that the Committee will undertake

some key industry visits whilst they are in

the Shire.

Tourism Audio Visual Display

The Audio Visual Display highlighting

tourism sights of interest within the Shire

has been purchased and will be installed

shortly in the Hillston office. Finalisation

of the visual content from Council’s

image library will also be completed in the

coming weeks.

THRIVE (previously Riverina Regional

Tourism) Strategic Planning Workshop

The CLO will attend and participate in

THRIVE’s upcoming Strategic Planning

Working in Leeton on 30 August 2017. A

major focus of the workshop will be to

map out a plan for the new direction of the

organisation, given THRIVE will no

longer operate solely as a regional tourism

organisation in the future, but has the

opportunity to become involved in

regional economic development initiatives

as well.

Central Riverina Regional Development

Strategy

The NSW Government has commissioned

the Central Riverina Regional

Development Strategy which will include

Carrathool Shire, in conjunction with

other surrounding LGAs.

The General Manager and CLO

participated in the inaugural Planning

Workshop in Griffith recently to confirm

the details and directions of the project.

Targeted stakeholder consultation is now

underway across the region, and the CLO

is assisting with this activity.

Community Groups Capacity Building

Workshop

The CLO attended and assisted with the

next stage of the Small Town Big Ideas

project, which was a follow up and future

directions workshop on Friday 14 July at

Council’s Hillston office. Participants at

the workshop fielded a wide range of

ideas and initiatives regarding both

community and economic development

for the Hillston area.

Four key projects were identified by the

group. The projects are:

Walking trail in Hillston

Digital connectivity and promotion for

Hillston

Food, culture and work promotions

within the area

Inter-generational links in the Hillston

community

The CLO has since attended a planning

meeting for the Food, Culture and Work

working group, and various options are

being scoped as to how the working group

can achieve their aspirations. The other

working groups will be meeting in the

near future.

Regional Rail Freight – Fixing Country

Rail Program

A decision is expected shortly on a

funding application made to the Fixing

Country Rail Program for a planning

study to support the reinstatement of the

Narrandera-Tocumwal Rail Line. As

logistics is an important element of our

rural economy, Council is pleased to be

part of a cross-regional Rail Freight Users

Group working on this Project.

NSWBC Agribusiness Information

Forum.

The CLO is working with the NSW

Business Chamber regarding holding an

Information Forum for the agribusiness

sector in the Shire. NSWBC have held

similar events in the Riverina which have

been well attended and received.

The Information Forum will be a half day

session, and will cover a wide range of

relevant on-farm business management

topics include WHS, HR, risk

management, superannuation, succession

planning etc. The date is yet to be

confirmed depending on agri production

cycles and speakers’ availability.

PROPOSED COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES

Carrathool Shire Council is submitting funding applications to the NSW Government for the above exciting local projects.

Community members are encouraged to go to Council’s website www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au to find out the details and

scope of these projects. For further information, please contact Council’s Economic Development Officer, John Randall, on

02 6965 1900.

All submissions should be forwarded to Council by Wednesday 6th September 2017 addressed to:

General Manager, Carrathool Shire Council, PO Box 12 Goolgowi NSW 2652 or at council@carrathool.nsw.gov.au

Desatholon Park Hillston

Construction of a 1600m walking track along the river and

through the park with seating and interpretative signs, together

with an overall clean up of the park.

Swing Bridge Hillston Refurbishment of the bridge with new handrails, access

ramps, and necessary structural maintenance.

Skate Park – Pioneer Park, Goolgowi

Construction of a Skate Park with exercise stations, seating,

water fountain and landscaping. Image: Swing Bridge Hillston with Desatholon Park in the background.

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Our local school students have been working

hard on their Book Week entries. If you are in

Hillston please come and have a look at all the

wonderful Book Week entries on display!

The next mobile library visit will be on:

5, 6 & 7 September 2017

To listen to a great range of Audio Books simply go

to the Western Riverina Libraries website or

Download the BorrowBox app on iTunes or Android.

To login and access your account -

Username: Membership card barcode

Password: Members date of birth

Tuesday 10.00 am - 11.00 am St Joseph’s School 1.45 pm - 2.45 pm Hillston Central School By appointment Hillston Play ‘N’ Learn

Wednesday 11.30 am - 12 noon Hillston Billylids 12.30 pm - 12.45 pm Merriwagga (Near Hotel)

2.45 pm - 3.00 pm Carrathool Public School 3.00 pm - 3.15 pm Carrathool Residents

Thursday 11.30 am - 12 noon Rankins Springs

1.15 pm - 1.45 pm Goolgowi Park 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm Goolgowi Public School

A number of new Audio Books are now available:

Girl from the South ~ Joanna Trollope

Eucalyptus ~ Murray Bail

Horizon ~ Tony Park

Ghost Gum Valley ~ Johanna Nicholls

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Phone: 6993 3059

Fax: 6993 4970

www.hmcs.org.au

Goolgowi

28 August

4 September

11 September

18 September

Carrathool

1 September

15 September

Every 100 drums earns Goolgowi / Carrathool P&C $25

Goolgowi Collection: 3rd Thursday of each month

Bookings essential: Max Campbell on 6965 1354

Carrathool Collection: by appointment

To make a booking contact the school on 6993 5143

The Regional Consultant is Vernon Keighley: 0406 745 030

128th Hillston Show Saturday 23rd September 2017

2017 Proposed Events

9-9.30am Horse Ring, followed by Horse Sport Ring

10am Poultry judging starts

11-11.30am BBQ/Bar opens, Farmland Nursery, Fat Lambs

12pm Dog Event, Ute and Classic Car Show

12.30pm Show girl entries close then judging followed by

presentation

4pm Young Farmers Challenge followed by Tug of War

6.30pm Ute sound off

7-7.30pm Show raffle drawn and Fireworks display

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Council Contact Details

Goolgowi Council Chambers

9-11 Cobram Street

PO Box 12

GOOLGOWI NSW 2652

Ph: 02 6965 1900

Fax: 02 6965 1379

Email: council@carrathool.nsw.gov.au

www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au

Hillston District Office

139-145 High Street

HILLSTON NSW 2675

Ph: 02 6961 7600

Fax: 02 6961 7617

W.G. Parker Memorial Library

175 High Street

HILLSTON NSW 2675

Ph: 02 6967 2503

Fax: 02 6967 2758

Email: library@carrathool.nsw.gov.au

Opening Hours

Council Offices - Goolgowi/Hillston 8.30 am - 4.15 pm Monday to Friday

Library 9.30 am - 5.00 pm Monday to Friday

9.30 am - 12 noon Saturday

Googlowi Tip / Landfill Station 8.00 am - 11.00 am Tuesday and Thursday

9.00 am - 12 noon Sunday

Hillston Tip / Landfill Station 7.30 am - 10.00 am Tuesday to Friday

1.00 pm - 5.00 pm Tuesday and Friday

10.00 am - 4.00 pm Sunday

After Hours Emergency

0407 244 429

Water & Sewer

Goolgowi - 0429 690 010

Hillston - 0429 672 119

Rankins Springs - 0428 661 305

www.facebook.com/carrathoolshirecouncil

COUNCIL MEETING

Agendas are available for public inspection on Council's website, at

the Goolgowi Council Chambers, Hillston District Office and the

WG Parker Memorial Library Hillston from the Friday prior to the

Council meeting.

Residents and ratepayers are asked to address any correspondence for

consideration or requests to address a Council meeting to the General

Manager for inclusion in the agenda to be received prior to the close

of the agenda.

Next Meeting: 19 September 2017

Venue: Goolgowi Council Chambers

Agenda Closure: 8 September 2017

Agenda Available: 15 September 2017

PESTICIDE/HERBICIDE APPLICATION

In accordance with Carrathool Shire Council’s Pesticide Use

Notification Plan, Council hereby gives notice that

pesticide/herbicide application will be undertaken within the shire

area during SEPTEMBER 2017 as declared below.

APPLICATION PURPOSE LOCATION

Arsenal Super Spot Spray,

Boomless Nozzle -

Residual for Summer

Grasses and

Broadleaf Weeds

Lachlan Valley Way,

Hillston Aerodrome,

Kidman Way,

Hillston Cemetery,

Rankins Springs Road.

Glyphosate 450,

Tordon 75_D

Spot Spray -

African Boxthorn

Roto Road, Merungle Road,

Lachlan Valley Way.

Roundup Ultra Max

Ally,

Lontrel

Boom Spray -

Roadside Vegetation

Murrumbidgee River Road,

Cahills Road,

Melbergen Road,

Blackstump Road,

Merriwagga Road,

Bringagee Road.

in the Carrathool Shire

AUGUSTAUGUST

24-28 Hillston Hook Line and Sinker Fishing Festival

26 Rankins Springs Golf Club Memorial Day.

27 Hillston Ladies Golf Club Social Golf Day

SEPTEMBERSEPTEMBER

1 Hillston Hospital Auxiliary Father’s Day Street Stall

2 St Joseph’s Paint Dash

9 Merriwagga Spring Luncheon @ Merriwagga Hall

More information on page 7

17 John Oxley Commemoration 200th Expedition Anniversary

More information on page 7 23 Hillston Show ~ incl. Ute & Classic Car Show - see page 7

23 Rankins Springs Social Golf Day

24 Hillston Ladies Golf Club Social Golf Day (Monthly - Last Sunday)